Multiple Choice
You have discovered a strain of E. coli that grows very slowly-the generation time is nearly 12 hours compared to the normal 20-30 minutes. Upon further investigation, you find a mutation in the DNA polymerase III gene. What subunit of the holoenzyme does this mutation affect the most?
A) α
B) β
C) ε
D) δ
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q20: A primosome consists of a polymerase and
Q21: Okazaki fragments do which of the following?<br>A)
Q22: Fills in small regions of DNA where
Q23: DNA polymerase III has an error in
Q24: The origin of replication in bacteria is
Q26: DNA polymerase III has the ability to
Q27: The synthesis of the daughter strand of
Q28: The Meselson-Stahl experiments used 35S radioisotopes to
Q29: What functions are accomplished by the primosome?<br>A)
Q30: The purpose of DNA replication is to